Commissioning Engineer- Electrical

Praetorian Power Protection; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection in Boise, ID is seeking a Commissioning Engineer with electrical experience for our data center site. You will lead testing, validation, and documentation across the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to design intent and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in commissioning, a solid background with UPS, switchgear, generators, and NFPA 70E, plus proficiency with CxAlloy, Bluebeam, and Procore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent military training.
• 5–10 years of commissioning experience, preferably in data centers or high-reliability facilities.
• Familiarity with NETA testing standards and ASHRAE commissioning guidelines.
• Experience with commissioning software and power monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Testing & Validation: perform Level 1–5 commissioning for critical systems (UPS, MV/LV switchgear, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs).
• Documentation: develop commissioning plans, FPTs, and IST scripts.
• Technical Troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve complex faults during startup.
• Design Review: assess one-line diagrams and submittals for OPR compliance.
• Safety Leadership: enforce NFPA 70E and LOTO on-site, promote safe practices.
• Client Coordination: liaise with owners, contractors, and vendors to meet milestones.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Navy Nuclear or equivalent military training

Tools

CxAlloy

Bluebeam

Procore

EPMS/SCADA

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Boise, ID 83716Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

Praetorian Power Protection, the leader in NETA testing and staff augmentation to the mission-critical industry, is searching for a strong Commissioning Engineer with electrical experience for our data center site in Boise, ID. This role is critical to ensuring the successful commissioning of electrical systems for our projects. If you have a strong electrical commissioning background and thrive in fast-paced environments, we want you to help us drive excellence.

In this position you will:

• Ensure that mission-critical electrical systems are installed, tested, and functioning according to the design intent. This role spans the entire project lifecycle—from design review and factory testing to final integrated systems testing (IST) and facility handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing & Validation: Execute Level 1–5 commissioning for critical systems, including UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies), MV/LV Switchgear, Generators, ATS/STS, and PDUs.
• Documentation: Develop and review commissioning plans, Functional Performance Tests (FPT), and Integrated System Testing (IST) scripts.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify, document, and resolve complex electrical faults and design discrepancies during the startup phase.
• Design Review: Analyze one-line diagrams, schematics, and submittals to ensure compliance with owner project requirements (OPR).
• Safety Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to NFPA 70E and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures on-site.
• Client Coordination: Act as a technical liaison between owners, contractors, and vendors to ensure project milestones are met safely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent military training (e.g., Navy Nuclear program).
• Experience: 5–10 years of commissioning experience, with a heavy preference for Data Centers, Semiconductor Fabs, or similar high-reliability industrial facilities.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with NETA testing standards and ASHRAE commissioning guidelines.
• Digital Proficiency: Experience with commissioning software (e.g., CxAlloy, Bluebeam, Procore) and power monitoring systems (EPMS/SCADA).